Insights
3rd September 2026
Clauses Can Cost: Key Commercial Lease Risks to Watch Out For
Commercial leases sit at the heart of the UK economy. It is estimated that there are over 3.2 million business premises across the UK and, more than half…
Insights
25th August 2026
Restrictive Covenants and Positive Covenants: What Do They Mean When Buying a Property?
When you buy a residential or commercial property, your solicitor will review the title documents to check whether the land is affected by any covenants. A covenant is…
Insights
16th July 2026
The Commonhold Mandate: A Practical Survival Guide for Developers
The Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill 2026 places commonhold firmly on the agenda for residential development in England and Wales. For developers and construction teams, this is…
Case Study
14th July 2026
Ellisons advises CSG Ushers Ltd on acquisition of new long-term headquarters
Ellisons has advised CSG Ushers Ltd on the acquisition of a mixed-use property in Waltham Cross, securing a new long-term operational base for the growing arboricultural contractor. The…
Insights
6th July 2026
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Non-Domestic Properties – Interim Update 2026
Following the Government's 2021 consultation on increasing minimum EPC standards for non-domestic rented properties, an interim update has now been published. The current rules Currently, subject to certain…
News
11th May 2026
Ellisons strengthens residential property team with specialist leasehold enfranchisement hire
Ellisons has strengthened its Residential Property team with the appointment of Sarah Osborne as a Senior Associate, based in the firm’s Bury St Edmunds office. Sarah joins Ellisons…
Insights
29th April 2026
New Rules on Contractual Control Rights for Land
Key implications for landowners, developers, and promoters New rules on contractual control rights for land, introduced under The Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026, and…
Insights
15th April 2026
Conditional Contracts in Property: A Practical Guide for Buyers, Sellers and Developers
Conditional contracts are agreements that become binding or enforceable only when a specific event occurs. Such documents are used as they can add flexibility and protection to both…
Insights
8th April 2026
Energy Performance Certificate changes 2026: New Rules Explained
Following consultations the Government have announced new regulations for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Residential EPCs: The current EPC metric will be replaced with a more holistic approach.…
Case Study
13th January 2026
Ellisons supports Morgan Marine Holdings Limited on acquisition of Fox’s Holdings Limited
Ellisons has advised Morgan Marine Holdings Limited in connection with its acquisition of Fox’s Holdings Limited, the parent company of Fox’s Chandlery Limited and Fox’s Marina Ipswich Limited.…